• Full name Daniel Claiborne Hudson
  • Born 03/09/1987 in Lynchburg, VA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Old Dominion
  • Debut 09/04/2009
  • Drafted in the 5th round (150th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2008 (signed for $180,000).
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    Old Dominion also had a disappointing year, finishing 25-27 after being ranked No. 25 by BA in the preseason, due in part to the three quality pitching prospects on its staff. Lefthander Dan Hudson was coming off an impressive sophomore year and summer in the Cape Cod League but went 5-6, 4.70 in 13 starts this spring as the Monarchs' Friday starter. His stuff remains attractive, however. Hudson is 6-foot-4, 215 pounds and throws his fastball in the low 90s. He has long been a strikeout pitcher and that didn't change this season, as he struck out 107 batters in 92 innings against 33 walks. He has a long arm stroke in the back and a whipping sidearm motion through his release point, which makes for natural life on his fastball, fading away from lefthanders and in on righthanders--though it can also make his command inconsistent. Hudson also throws a slider, curveball and changeup, with the curve being his best secondary pitch.

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  • Rated Best Control in the International League in 2010
  • Rated Best Control in the Chicago White Sox in 2010
  • Rated Best Slider in the Chicago White Sox in 2010

Career Transactions

  • Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Daniel Hudson from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right knee MCL sprain.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Daniel Hudson on the 15-day injured list. Right knee MCL sprain.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Daniel Hudson on the 15-day injured list. Right knee MCL sprain.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Daniel Hudson from the 60-day injured list.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Daniel Hudson from the 60-day injured list.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers sent RHP Daniel Hudson on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers sent RHP Daniel Hudson on a rehab assignment to ACL Dodgers.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Daniel Hudson from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left knee surgery.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers transferred RHP Daniel Hudson from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Daniel Hudson on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 27, 2023. Left knee surgery.

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